Bill Mazer, ‘The Amazin’ of New York TV and radio sports, dies: An appreciation

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NOTE: PIX11 reporter Marvin Scott worked with the legendary New York sportscaster Bill Mazer at Channel 5 from 1972 to 1980. In the video above, he shares his memories of The Amazin. Below is the PIX11 obituary.

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Legendary New York sportscaster Bill Mazer has died at the age of 92.

He was on the air for more than 60 years as a TV and radio host in the city. His death at a hospital in Danbury was confirmed by his son, Arnie, the New York Times reported.

Bill Mazer and the Channel 5 Ten O’Clock News team in the 1970s.

He was best known for having a mind like an encyclopedia when it came to remembering sports facts and stories.